YOUTH PROGRAMS
The Wildflower Center’s youth classes and programs are great for kids that love to learn about nature and the outdoors. Our environmental education programs range from formal classes to summer camps and informal weekly “nature play” programs.
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Sprouts
Bring your little wildflowers to the Center for our weekly preschool program (ages 3-5).
Find out more »Nature Play Hour
Native plants are important and fascinating at any age! Join a nature-play guide for a fun, plant-themed activity.
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Garden Bug Trackers
What’s got six (or more) legs and can be found in our gardens? Families will find out together as the class gets up close to the critters of the Center.
Find out more »Birds & Blooms – NEW
Early birds of all ages can join a nature walk to observe flowers and feathered friends in our gardens.
Find out more »Nature Nets
Critters visit and inhabit the Center by air and by creek! Come explore things with wings, skimmers and swimmers by learning to use nets for collecting specimens. We’ll search, examine, document and learn together. Space is limited and registration is required. Members receive discounts on programs and classes; learn about membership here. $15 per child, includes one adult REGISTER
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Bug-ologists
Campers will investigate insects and become a junior entomologists during this creepy, crawly week of camp! Camp Wildflower runs in weekly sessions from June 4 - July 27. Activities include hikes, arts and crafts, nature games, science labs, outdoor exploration, and learning sessions with Wildflower Center experts.We know young minds need a lot of room to grow, and the Center is the perfect place for getting in touch with nature and learning through discovery. Read more about Camp Wildflower and other sessions. Summer camp is…
Find out more »Nature Nights: Outdoor Recreation
Nature Nights are free, fun explorations of native plants, animals and Central Texas ecology. From fur to dirt and water to wings, there's something new each week!
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Nature Create
This week, campers discover why nature has been the muse of great artists for eons.
Find out more »Nature Nights: Fantastic Creatures & Where to Find Them
Nature Nights are free, fun explorations of native plants, animals and Central Texas ecology. From fur to dirt and water to wings, there's something new each week!
Find out more »Field Trips
The Wildflower Center is perfect for class and youth group field trips
Guided Tours
Guided tours are an ideal way to get the most of a Wildflower Center experience
OUR MISSION
Inspiring the conservation of native plants